Cyclohexyl methacrylate
AKA “2-Propenoic acid, cyclohexyl ester, Methacrylic acid, cyclohexylmethacrylate, Ageflex CHMA, ACRYESTER CH”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cyclohexyl methacrylate
AKA: 2-Propenoic acid, Cyclohexyl ester, Methacrylic acid, Cyclohexylmethacrylate, Ageflex CHMA, ACRYESTER CH
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Creates a lightweight, flexible layer on skin that helps products stay put and improves wear time without feeling heavy or sticky.
Formula
C10H16O2
Mol. Weight
168.23
CAS #
101-43-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Smoothing
Wear Enhancer
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A synthetic acrylic monomer developed in the mid-20th century. Used in modern cosmetics as a film-forming and adhesive polymer component, with no natural traditional equivalent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Methacrylic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Butyl Acrylate/Cyclohexyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cyclohexyl methacrylate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cyclohexyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Methacrylic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Methacrylic Acid/Styrene/VP Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-5/2 Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Methacrylic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Methacrylic acid
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR